Mu Mingtang's long hair was scattered on the pillow.
The crimson brocade quilt had strands of black hair drooping weakly, and it was vaguely wet, like a begonia after the rain, bright and charming, just looking at it evoked infinite reverie.
Mu Mingtang fell asleep very tired. I don't know how long he slept, and suddenly woke up.
When she woke up and found that Xie Xuanchen was not there, she turned around with all her strength, and touched the bed beside her with her slender fingers, which was icy cold.
It looks like he has been out for a long time. Or, never came back at all.
During today's curfew, Zhu Yang Hong suddenly came to visit. Not long after he was seated, he talked about the situation outside.
When the east road was lost, Yeluji had led a hundred thousand troops by the river Chen Bing, and the capital was in danger.
These words, I wish Yang Hong must not say casually, and even if he came to the door today, he did not do it casually.
I wish Yang Hong to serve in the Privy Council. Although he is in an embarrassing situation, he is in the center of power and has close contact with civilians every day. Since the news of the defeat came yesterday, officials from the DPRK and China have been arguing all day, arguing endlessly over how to resolve the situation.
In fact, it's not that they couldn't discuss it. After everyone heard the news, an answer immediately appeared in their hearts. However, no one dared to say.
I wish Yang Hong to come to the door this evening, most of which is a test from the court. Zhu Yang Hong served as a military attache, and once worked with Xie Xuanchen. I heard that Mrs. Zhu still had a good relationship with Princess An, so it was really suitable for him to be the pathfinder.
After Xie Xuanchen heard it, he didn't speak.
But Mu Mingtang knew that although he seemed calm and ignored the temptation thrown by the court represented by Zhu Yang Hong, he was actually not at peace. He couldn't see any mood swings while eating, but when he hugged Mu Mingtang to bed later, he lost control.
Mu Mingtang was terribly tired, Xie Xuanchen had been fierce on the bed, but today was a little too strong, Mu Mingtang was only so tired when it was the first time. As soon as Xie Xuanchen was over, she fell asleep.
After she slept, she was unconscious again. Thinking about it, Xie Xuanchen didn't sleep after the end, but went out again.
Mu Mingtang sat on the bed for a long time, stood up resignedly, and got out of bed to find Xie Xuanchen.
This time, she didn't wake up the maid, she carried the lamp alone and went straight to the martial arts field. Wangfu West Road is very wide, with a special horse farm, a martial arts field, a weapons storehouse, and a main courtyard, the Zhenqin Hall, where military books, maps, and Xie Xuanchen's armor and swords are stored.
Yulin Hall is actually just Xie Xuanchen's bedroom, and Zhenqin Hall is his place for external activities.
When Mu Mingtang approached, Zhenqin Hall was silent, and it was dark and dark inside, as if no one was there. But Mu Mingtang did not hesitate, and directly pushed open the door of Zhenqin Hall.
The moonlight entered the house, and the ground illuminated was empty and clear. Mu Mingtang paused and asked softly, "Are you there?"
Silent for a long time. After a while, a soft sigh came from the inside: "Why are you here?"
Mu Mingtang knew that he would be here. Reassured, she turned and closed the door. There was no light in the house. After the door was closed, the moonlight was blocked from the door, and the house returned to darkness. Only the lamp in Mu Mingtang's hand shone out a small piece of light. Mu Mingtang stood in place for a while to get used to it, and when he could see things vaguely, he held up the lamp and walked inside cautiously.
"I can't sleep, so I came to find you."
The room was drowsy, surrounded by weapons, swords, and maps, as if a giant beast was lurking, and there was a silent depression in the darkness. The lamp in Mu Mingtang's hand swayed, and in the abyss of depression, only this one was bright.
It is like a lighthouse on the way home, and it is like a fox fire that deceives people in the middle of the night.
It was silent for a long time, and suddenly I heard Xie Xuanchen laugh softly, as if pointing: "It doesn't seem to be tired enough. I'm afraid you can't stand it, so I deliberately show mercy. It seems that it can be longer next time."
Mu Mingtang ignored his hooliganism, Xie Xuanchen spoke out, and Mu Mingtang found his position and stumbled to his side.
Xie Xuanchen was standing in front of a map at the moment, not knowing what he was thinking. Beside him is a pair of silver armor.
The armor is the same height as a person, and at first glance it seems like a person is standing, and the black helmet stares in shock. Mu Mingtang was taken aback, and after looking closely, he realized that it was just a pair of armor.
Mu Mingtang opened the lampshade and lit the candlestick with the wick of the palace lantern in his hand: "You can just stay by yourself, why don't you even light the lamp? You are not afraid of hurting yourself if you are blind."
The fire core flickered a few times, the light gradually expanded, and finally half of the house was covered under protection. Mu Mingtang blew out the fire in the palace lantern, put it in a safe place, and walked slowly to Xie Xuanchen.
Xie Xuanchen only felt a sway behind him, and then the darkness faded like a tide. The familiar fragrance gradually approached, finally stopped beside him, and asked softly, "Since it's here, why don't you put it on and take a look?"
Although Zhenqin Hall was decorated with majesty and oppression, it was useless for a long time. Mu Mingtang noticed that many places had accumulated a layer of dust along the way. But this pair of armor is cold and gleaming, spotless.
Obviously, someone had meticulously dusted it off just now, and even the saber next to the armor seemed to have moved.
Mu Mingtang knew that Xie Xuanchen was probably holding back with himself again. Physical illness is good for doctors, but heart disease is difficult to treat. Xie Xuanchen can't get over the hurdle in his own heart.
He naturally longed for the battlefield, which was where his fame and ambition began, but he also used this pair of armor and these hands to ruin the lives of his comrades-in-arms.
Mu Mingtang watched with him for a long time, and suddenly whispered: "My lord, since I married you, it seems that I haven't asked for anything from you. Can you grant me a wish?"
"Um?"
Mu Mingtang suddenly stood on tiptoe, wrapped around Xie Xuanchen's neck, and said with a smile, "When I was a child, my parents asked me what kind of husband I wanted to find, but I couldn't think of it, but when I met you later, I felt that if I wanted to If you marry someone, you must marry an unparalleled hero like my savior, who can protect the family and the country, and also protect me. Because of this, I have always liked military uniforms, and I also secretly learned how to wear armor, but unfortunately, I I can't wear it myself."
After Mu Mingtang finished speaking, he looked into Xie Xuanchen's eyes seriously: "This is my girl's most daring wish when she was pregnant. Can you help me realize it?"
Xie Xuanchen looked down at her, and was simply captured by the light in her eyes. There was no way to avoid it, and there was no way to go back, so he could only be captured: "Okay."
Mu Mingtang let go and took the armor from the shelf, because it was too heavy, it almost fell to the ground. Xie Xuanchen reached out and wanted to hold it for her, but Mu Mingtang shook his head and refused, and resolutely put on Xie Xuanchen's armor, shoulders, armguards, and girdle one by one, and finally, put on a red cape for him.
When she fell to the ground and was almost waiting to die in fear and helplessness, it was such a young man in silver armor and a red cloak who fell from the sky and stabbed the Jieren in the throat with a knife. He killed all the foreign enemies who were in trouble, and he still didn't care, as if everything was what it should be.
When he lowered his eyes, there was no intention of taking credit for saving people, and he didn't even tell Mu Mingtang his name. Mu Mingtang only remembered her heroic boy, White Horse Silver Armor, with a tear mole at the corner of his eye.
Today, the young man is taller and taller, and his brows reveal the heroic and fortitude of a man, but his eyes are the same as those of the past, bright and stern, and he is indomitable.
Mu Mingtang blinked hard, and tears suddenly welled up in his eyes. Seeing the sigh, Xie Xuanchen gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Why are you crying. Am I still here?"
The youth is not old, the hero is still there. Mu Mingtang burst into tears, Xie Xuanchen couldn't finish wiping it, so he had to lean over and hug her hard through the cold armor.
Mu Mingtang couldn't bear it any longer, and buried himself in his arms, crying recklessly. Xie Xuanchen's armor was all fine iron, and his skin hurt when he got close, but Mu Mingtang leaned on it and felt extremely relieved.
Xie Xuanchen wrapped around Mu Mingtang's waist and hugged her tightly. Xie Xuanchen's arm was wrapped around his arm. The arm guard was cold and hard. It was engraved with dragons and tigers, showing his teeth and dancing claws, and his murderous aura was awe-inspiring. However, now the cold and hard arm guards bypassed the layers of brocade, which would obviously be the red color of women's clothes. Luo Jinxiu tightened tightly.
He picked up the saber in his other hand, and the silver armguard and hilt reflected a cold light.
The next day, it was only early in the morning, and news spread throughout the city.
Yelu Ji is about to cross the river, and the imperial court intends to revive Xie Xuanchen, the god of war who once stood still.
This morning, we also welcomed a rare visitor. Early in the morning, all the ministers stood in front of Xuande Gate, all with heavy expressions on their faces. Suddenly, there was the sound of horse hooves behind them. They turned around unprepared, and saw a slender figure turned over from the horse in the morning light.
Everyone opened their mouths in surprise, Xie Xuanchen also said nothing, strode towards Xuandemen, and everyone on both sides avoided.
A moment later, the morning drums came, and the Xuande Gate opened wide, with open arms facing the talents from all over the world.
The emperor was really surprised when he saw Xie Xuanchen. No one in the whole dynasty dared to go side by side with Xie Xuanchen, let alone stand in front of Xie Xuanchen, Xie Xuanchen took Xie Xuanji's position as a matter of course and was at the top of the line.
After the emperor's initial surprise passed, he basically knew what was going to happen next. Sure enough, after Prime Minister Song routinely said some scenes, the topic turned to Xie Xuanchen.
The emperor said: "Yelu machine is eyeing the tiger, and it is displayed outside the river. What are the countermeasures for the Aiqing?"
After the emperor finished speaking, the needle fell in the Wende Hall, and no one spoke, but everyone's eyes were quietly looking at Xie Xuanchen.
Someone came out and said: "Your Majesty, for today's plan, it is important to ensure your Majesty's safety, or you can move the capital. However, moving the capital is not an overnight effort, I am afraid that someone will need to stop Yeluji and other thieves by the river. Your Majesty and the princes strive for time to evacuate."
Another official frowned and said, "Moving the capital will easily cause unrest among the people. When the time comes, the enemy will advance and we will retreat, and the enemy will take advantage of our efforts. I am afraid that the army will take advantage of it. There are still 100,000 people in the capital. Yelu has a chance of crossing the river with 100,000 people, which is on par with the capital in the capital, and there will be a team of Qin Kings from all over the world.
The emperor still has 100,000 forbidden troops in his hand, but this is the emperor's last trump card. The emperor sat high on the stage, so that the courtiers below could not see the expression clearly. He asked in a deep voice, "Aiqing, who is willing to lead troops to fight Yeluji and save the millions of people in Tokyo from the fire?"
The emperor's voice fell behind, and the whole room was silent. In the repressed silence, Xie Xuanchen took a step forward and gave a faint bow: "My minister, Xie Xuanchen, is willing to fight."
Xie Xuanchen remembered that when he was in the second year of Jianshi, he was also in Wende Hall. He also stood in this position and said, "My minister, Xie Xuanchen, is willing to fight."
It's just that Xie Yi was sitting on it at that time, and the courtiers were discussing the Southern Tang Dynasty, a small court in the south of the Yangtze River.
Turns out, it's been so long. It took a long time for the dynasty to change, the world turned upside down, and it took him a long time to lose his reputation and fall from the peak.
Fall from here, then get up from here again. Since he can fall from a height, he can climb back again.
All his fame was made by himself inch by inch, and that's it, it's just a repeat.
After Xie Xuanchen finished speaking, no one spoke, but everyone felt so relieved. It is true that they were afraid of Xie Xuanchen, but it was also because Xie Xuanchen was in the capital, so the Northern Rong soldiers were under the city, less than ten miles away from the capital, and court officials dared to stand here and argue whether or not to move the capital. What should the people outside the imperial city do? Although they are nervous, they are not panicking.
With King Qiyang still alive, the city walls of the Ye Dynasty would be impregnable.
The emperor heard it at the top, and it was no surprise. Now the whole dynasty is silent, waiting for the emperor to make up his mind. Xie Xuanchen's comeback is what everyone expects, and the only thing that everyone cares about is the emperor's secret and public despicable thoughts.
The emperor did not speak, and the people below were also tense. Under the silent persecution of the crowd, the emperor finally compromised: "King An shares the worries of the country, and I feel very relieved. However, King An's illness has been erratic over the years. You are ill, and the war will affect your recovery?"
"It doesn't matter." Xie Xuanchen lowered his eyes halfway, and didn't swipe in the direction of the emperor at all, "The accident in the second year of Jianshi was all because I accidentally fell into the trap and lost my mind after being poisoned. Now I have found Jing Erdan back then. The descendants of the genius doctor, after a year of detoxification, have no serious problems. Now, even if the same poison is placed in front of my eyes, I will not be manipulated again. Regarding this matter, Your Majesty can rest assured."
The courtiers vaguely heard the smell of gunpowder in these words, but their attention was quickly diverted. Xie Xuanchen's sudden madness turned out to be poisoned. This is the first time they heard about it.
Inevitably someone asked what the poison was. Xie Xuanchen said Wu Yufei generously, and also listed the habits, origin, and efficacy of Wu Yufei. When everyone heard it, they knew that it was true, and it was not Xie Xuanchen who was making up mysteries.
Xie Xuanchen dared to say it, it must be true. Now that he has disclosed Wu Yufei in front of everyone, this is no longer his weakness. If it is not cured, how dare Xie Xuanchen say such words publicly.
The emperor sighed suddenly in his heart, he looked at Xie Xuanchen, Xie Xuanchen originally half-drooped his eyes, but at this moment it seemed like he had another pair of eyes, and he raised his eyes accurately to meet the emperor's sight.
The eyes of the two were separated in the air, and the emperor had determined that Xie Xuanchen's poison was completely cured. Unfortunately, it was only a short while before it failed.
No one knew about the battle between the emperor and Xie Xuanchen, and the tone of others in the early morning became more and more relaxed. In fact, when they heard that Beirong attacked Suicheng, they thought of letting Xie Xuanchen go. Everyone knows it well, but no one dares to say that the unpredictability of the emperor's heart is one aspect, and Xie Xuanchen's madness is also another aspect.
Now the emperor temporarily put aside his suspicions before the big situation, and Xie Xuanchen's madness also proved to be for a reason. Both worries are resolved, then the next thing is simple.
The courtiers breathed a sigh of relief, the capital was full of food and grass, armor and weapons were readily available, and Xie Xuanchen could set off as long as he assembled his troops, so there was really nothing to worry about. The emperor also temporarily suppressed his complicated thoughts and focused on the current crisis of the country's destruction: "King An is dedicated to serving the country and accepting orders in the face of danger has really made a great contribution. I have always been clear about rewards and punishments, I don't know what rewards King An wants, as long as it is harmless to the Sheji. , I have nothing to say."
Xie Xuanchen said: "I have nothing to ask for, but one condition, I want to bring the princess with the army."